GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out dramatically faster — about 112% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $971 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Price
€609
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+1% Boost Clock (2,535 MHz vs 2,505 MHz)
Price
€1,580
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+149% Bandwidth (716.8 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
+124% CUDA Cores (9,728 vs 4,352)
+124% RT Cores (76 vs 34)

GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 112% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 also has more RT cores (76 vs 34) and more AI cores (304 vs 136), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB currently lists from $609 EUR, $971 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4080 at $1,580 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~23% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $210 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,199 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the gentler choice at 160W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 4080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4080 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4080's memory is also faster — 717 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB or GeForce RTX 4080?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, roughly 112% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4080?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 16GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $971 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 4080 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 4080
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)4,3529,728
Ray Tracing Cores3476
Tensor / AI Cores136304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 4080
Base Clock2,310 MHz2,205 MHz
Boost Clock2,535 MHz2,505 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 4080
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed18 Gbps22.4 Gbps
Bandwidth288 GB/s716.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 4080
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP160 W320 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2023Sep 2022